Bascome Wins World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Title
Lonnie Bascome was crowned the master 2 male purple lightweight champion at the World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championships in Anaheim, California.
Bascome — representing open mat mixed martial arts –defeated Victor Bay to claim the title.
Bascome posted on social media, saying: “Reflecting on Worlds! In a way, all the hard training wasn’t to defeat my opponents but to defeat the older versions of myself. To be better in every way. 2022 has been an exceptional year for me. Winning Pans Gold and Worlds Gold.
“None of this could be possible if I didn’t have my family of ever-growing quality training partners at Bermuda’s top Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy Open Mat Bermuda to push me, Chris Regan to guide and coach me, and definitely Reina Maypa to strengthen and condition me.
“This year is redemption for me in so many ways, on and off the mats…those who know…know! I love you all who have wished me well on this jiu-jitsu journey and I can’t thank you enough for supporting me. This is to me, the definition of progress.”
Congratulations man. Bermudians have been constantly rising and overcoming the beliefs of we are a
‘a small place.’ Our minds have expanded, we have taken on challenges and won.
So beautiful to witness.
Congratulations Sensei Lonnie Bascombe. Taking to the international level is a great achievement. Your success is a positive example that the Marshale Arts has a great future in Bermuda. I recommend that the Arts should be a curriculum in primary school. I also recommend that parents enroll their children in the Arts. It’s a great discipline.
Hameed Muhammad. Congratulations Sensei Leonne Bascombe. A great achievement on the international Level. Your victory ensures that the Marshale Arts future in Bermuda is Solid. I think that the Arts should be a curriculum in all primary schools. I recommend that all parents enroll their children into the Arts. It develops Character.
Hameed Muhammad. PEACE. Congratulations Sensei Lonnie Bascombe. Your victory on the international level is an indication that the Martial Arts in Bermuda is on a solid fondation. I recommend that the Martial Arts be a part of the curriculum in primary school. It is a great Character developer.